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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is the Duchess not driven insane by the madmen? (from Act 2)

She understands their wailing.

The noise calms her.

She is already insane.

She does not care.

2.

What does Bosola think of Antonio after the Duchess accuses Antonio from stealing from her? (from Act 1)

Antonio is a wicked man.

Antonio is an impious man.

Antonio is a good man.

Antonio is a confused man.

3.

How does Cariola die? (from Act 2)

Frantically after being stabbed.

Frantically after giving excuses.

Peacefully after being strangled.

Peacefully after kissing the poisoned Bible.

4.

Since Ferdinand has vowed not to look at his sister again, he visits with her in a darkened room. What does he give her? (from Act 2)

His father’s poniard.

A poisoned apricot.

A poisoned Bible to kiss.

A hand of a dead man.

5.

Why does the Cardinal tell the courtiers to stay in their rooms? (from Act 4)